2016 National Aviation Conference and Tradeshow

ATAC is pleased to report a very successful AGM and Tradeshow in Vancouver with close to 500 delegates in attendance. We would like to extend a special thanks to all our Members, Sponsors and Exhibitors whose participation contributed greatly to the success of our conference.

Scott Streiner, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Transportation Agency, was our luncheon keynote speaker. Also well attended was the session with Transport Canada's Directors Generals, Civil Aviation, Denis Guidon and Aaron McCrorie

The Paul Mulroney Memorial Award of Excellence – The 2016 recipient is John Kane of Sunwing Airlines. This award is given annually to an employee of an operator member company who has demonstrated progressive advancement to and within management positions.

ATAC Honoree Award - The 2016 recipient are Debbie Simpson of ATAC and Jim Rogers of Flair Airlines. This is the Association's highest achievement awarded to individuals who during their lifetime have contributed significantly to the improvement of the Association and the Canadian air transport industry as a whole.

Webster Memorial Trophy Award - Top Amateur Pilot of the Year -

The winner of the 2016 Webster competition is Mark Crha. Mark is the Eastern Ontario regional finalist and flies with Seneca College. The 2016 runner-up is Michael Bryson. Michael is the Manitoba regional finalist and flies out of the Harv's Air. The winner of the Nav Canada/Webster Trophy is Maxine Brignell, Western Ontario regional finalist and flying out of Sault College. Mitchinson Flying Service, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan will be hosting the 2017 competition.The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition is an annual event intended to declare the "top amateur pilot in Canada".

Hope Air Outstanding Philanthropist Award - The award went to ATAC and all its member companies. This award recognizes philanthropic leadership by an ATAC member who has shown dedication to Hope Air's mission of removing the barriers of distance and cost that separate Canadians from the specialized healthcare they require.

NEW ATAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The new ATAC Board of Directors for 2016-2017 consists of 26 members. See Board of Directors page for details.

CONFERENCE PICTURES

Some pictures are available for viewing on My Album. If you are ware of pictures not posted that you would like to have for yourself, please contact us and will do our best to get them to you.

2015 ATAC National Aviation Conference and Tradeshow

ATAC is pleased to report a very successful AGM and Tradeshow in Montreal with close to 500 delegates in attendance. We would like to extend a special thanks to all our Members, Sponsors and Exhibitors whose participation contributed greatly to the success of our conference.

Angus Watt, President and CEO of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, was our luncheon keynote speaker. Also well attended was the session with Transport Canada's Director General, Civil Aviation, Denis Guidon.

ATAC Honoree Award - The 2016 recipient is Joan Williams. This is the Association's highest achievement awarded to individuals who during their lifetime have contributed significantly to the improvement of the Association and the Canadian air transport industry as a whole.

The Jim Glass Humanitarian Award – The 2016 recipient is Joe Sparling of Air North. This award is given annually to an employee of an operator member company who has demonstrated progressive advancement to and within management positions.

The David Charles Abramson Memorial Flight Instructor Safety Award - The 2015 recipient is Cathy Press of Chinook Helicopters .This award is presented annually to the top flight instructor.

Webster Memorial Trophy Award - Top Amateur Pilot of the Year - The 2015 recipient is Zhaoyang David Shi of the Moncton Flight College and the runner up is Jack Bradshaw of the Brampton Flight Centre. The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition is an annual event intended to declare the "top amateur pilot in Canada".

Hope Air Outstanding Philanthropist Award - The award went to InteliSys Aviation Systems. This award recognizes philanthropic leadership by an ATAC member who has shown dedication to Hope Air's mission of removing the barriers of distance and cost that separate Canadians from the specialized healthcare they require.

NEW ATAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The new ATAC Board of Directors for 2015-2016 consists of 26 members. See Board of Directors page for details.

CONFERENCE PICTURES

Some pictures are available for viewing on My Album. If you are ware of pictures not posted that you would like to have for yourself, please contact us and will do our best to get them to you.